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4. Other Business / Staff Comment Councilmember Oglesby stated he receives phone calls every day about the Juneteenth Festival. Councilmember Hines mentioned the Cobb Landmark presentation to Smyrna for the Fanny Williams project. Councilmember Wilkinson stated that she has been contacted by someone about a gas station proposal, and that they may be present to speak at the meeting tonight. Councilmember Lindley commended staff for Rebuild Together Atlanta program. Pre-Council Meeting – Final MAYOR AND COUNCIL Derek Norton, Mayor Tim Gould, Mayor Pro Tem (Ward 6) Glenn Pickens (Ward 1) Latonia P. Hines (Ward 2) Travis Lindley (Ward 3) Charles “Corkey” Welch (Ward 4) Susan Wilkinson (Ward 5) Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. (Ward 7)

A. Max Bacon City Hall Administration Conference Room 2800 King Street Smyrna, GA 30080 City Attorney Scott Cochran City Administrator Mike L. Jones Deputy City Administrator / CFO Kristin Robinson City Clerk Heather K. Peacon-Corn City of Smyrna Mayor and Council Meeting 2800 King Street SE Council Chambers 5. Executive Session (As Needed)

6. Adjournment Mayor Derek Norton adjourned the May 19, 2025 Pre-Council meeting at 6:47 PM. Facilities are provided throughout City Hall for the convenience of persons with disabilities. ******************************* THIS MEETING WAS PROPERLY NOTICED AND POSTED AT THE FOLLOWING LOCATIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE NOTICING STANDARDS AS OUTLINED IN O.C.G.A. 50-14-3: The City of Smyrna website – www.smyrnaga.gov City Hall, 2800 King Street SE, Notice Boards

1. Roll Call Present: 8 – Mayor Derek Norton, Councilmember Glenn Pickens, Councilmember Latonia P. Hines, Councilmember Travis Lindley, Councilmember Charles Welch, Councilmember Susan Wilkinson (virtual), Mayor Pro Tem / Councilmember Tim Gould, Councilmember Rickey N. Oglesby, Jr. Also Present: 1 – Scott Cochran Staff: 13 – Olivia Anderson, Jennifer Bennett, Richard Garland, Carson Haynie, Dat Luu, Brian Marcos, Russell Martin, Paul Osburn, Heather Peacon-Corn, Evie Ramsey, Kristin Robinson, Joey Staubes, Andrea Worthy Call to Order Mayor Derek Norton called to order the May 15, 2025 Committee of the Whole meeting held at

A. Max Bacon City Hall in the HR Training Room at 6:00 PM.

2. Staff M&C Agenda Items to Review

3. Formal Business and Presentations

A. COW2025-006 Smyrna Youth Council – End of Year Presentation The Smyrna Youth Council presented their activities for the year, some of which included: • Went to Teasley, King Springs, and Smyrna elementary schools • Worked with ASP students to make Valentine’s cards • Then we dropped off cards to Delmar Gardens for residents to enjoy on Valentines Day! • January 27th - Toured the capitol • Met with representatives and lobbyists • Recognized on the senate floor • Accompanied by Mayor Norton and Council Member Lindley • Clothing and Canned food drive (green beans, Corn, Mac and Cheese, stuffing) • Smyrna Public Safety Foundation • Encouraged teens to donate by providing community service hours • QR code for online donations • Greeted guests into the building and provided directions, while even encouraging people who did not know the event was taking place to participate • Gave information about Smyrna Youth Council to intrigued parents and youth • Obtained information of different ways to get involved in the community (Jonquil Lions Club, Rotary Club, etc.) They discussed their recruiting efforts, surveys conducted, and their recommendations for the city moving forward. The members that presented were: Aayesha Sharwar Abigail Streger Ajay Manickaraj Ashwind Ramesh Augustus Conner Aniyah Obannon Angelica Roman Charles Scott Fatou Diop Fiona McDermott Maxwell Zhiss Mirella Haynes Prayushi Padhi Paige Bauer Sudharsan Saravanan

B. COW2025-017 Update on Downtown Master Plan process – MKSK Darren Meyer, Principal, and Luis Calvo, Urban Designer, of MKSK presented the following: The City of Smyrna is excited to lead the Downtown Smyrna Redevelopment project! Through an extensive engagement process that includes community events, online surveys, and in-person events, we will plan together to accomplish the following outcomes: ▶ A fresh vision for downtown that builds on the 2020 B.O.L.D. Downtown Master Plan. ▶Mobility and connectivity improvements to make downtown a safer place to walk, bike, stroll, and drive. ▶ A community-centered vision for the City-owned First Baptist Church Site that reimagines this area as an extension of downtown. Phase 1: Initiate February - May ▶ Conducted existing conditions ▶ Launched online engagement ▶ Met with Advisory Committee ▶ Hosted stakeholder roundtables ▶ Mobilized Ambassadors ▶ Hosted Community Meeting 1 Phase 2: Explore May - August ▶ Explore transportation solutions ▶ Look at land use mix downtown ▶ Establish market strategy ▶ Develop site concept alternatives ▶ Host Community Meeting 2 Phase 3: Synthesize August - Nov. ▶ Design a preferred site concept ▶ Develop an implementation strategy ▶ Host Community Meeting 3 ▶ Create a final document ▶ Adopt the plan! Six Project Goals to Guide the Process The six project goals below were developed by the planning team using key take-aways from conversations with City Staff and project stakeholders. The goals were shared with the community at the Community Visioning Meeting and refined per their feedback. • Preserve and enhance downtown’s small town charm • Expand downtown’s walkable core • Connect downtown with Smyrna’s Neighborhoods • Create great public spaces in downtown • Attract new residents, businesses, and activity to downtown • Strengthen Smyrna’s fiscal health and economic competitiveness Existing Conditions Overview Land Use and Built Environment The planning team has started an existing conditions analysis looking at current land use patterns, regulatory tools, and downtown's built environment.

Key Findings include: ▶The Central Business District Zoning covers only 23% of Downtown (21 acres of 92 total acres) ▶43% of Downtown’s area has a future land use of ‘Mixed Use’ ▶ Of the 92 acres that make up the downtown boundary, 5.7 acres is park space (6%) ▶ One-third of the downtown boundary is dedicated to surface parking lots. Transportation: Parking Utilization Parking Utilization for public (or publicly used) parking lots varies between peak lunch and dinner times: ▶Parking is generally available southwest of activity centers, behind City Hall. ▶Parking utilization is highest in the core of the Market Village. Transportation: Bike & Pedestrian Connectivity – The community indicated a desire to improve safety along Spring Street. Market Scan: Housing ▶Strong sales prices for last 8 quarters, at a consistent pace ▶Newer multifamily properties nearby are leasing consistently, while older stock is at a healthy 4% vacancy rate. ▶ Housing is critical for the support of complementary uses, like shopping, dining, and entertainment. Market Scan: Office ▶ Dated office complexes with larger floorplates have higher vacancies. ▶Newer boutique-style buildings have smaller spaces and are in higher demand for today’s professional office-seeker. ▶This type of office product could be appropriate for downtown and has been successful in nearby areas. Market Scan: Retail Develop strategies to encourage locally-owned businesses that complement existing offerings and strengthen the downtown retail environment. 1-Mile Radius ▶ Population: 11,300 ▶ Total Annual Retail Purchases: $232 million 2-Mile Radius ▶ Population: 40,800 ▶ Total Annual Retail Purchases: $833 million 3-Mile Radius ▶ Population: 109,700 ▶ Total Annual Retail Purchases: $1.75 billion 2,600 Smyrna Voices Engaged (So Far) • 250+ Attendees – Community Meeting 1 • 200+ Booth VIsitors – Jonquil Festival • 4,400+ Website Visitors – Project Website • 20 Ambassadros – Project Ambassadors • 70 Stakeholders – Stakeholder Roundtable • 2,082 Responses – Online Survey 7 Stakeholder Roundtables with 70 Stakeholders Seven stakeholder sessions over two days with Smyrna's business and community leaders • Session 1: Downtown Businesses • Session 2: Property Representatives • Session 3: City of Smyrna Staff • Session 4: Developers/ Real Estate • Session 5: Plan Ambassadors • Session 6: Boards & Commissions • Session 7: General Stakeholders Stakeholder Roundtables: Key Takeaways • Attract more dining, entertainment, and retail to help make downtown a destination.

• Preserve Smyrna’s Small time charm while embracing growth. • Strengthen connectivity within downtown and to surrounding neighborhoods. • Incorporate well-designed and thoughtful design into new public spaces. • Balance growth with concerns about parking and traffic. • Invest in place management and maintenance. • Redevelop the First Baptist Church Site so it feels like a continuation of downtown, so it complements what is there now. • Focus on improving pedestrian safety around Market Village and on Atlanta Road. Online Survey with 2,082 Responses What is your primary connection to Downtown? Live in Downtown 28.5% Visit Downtown 62% Other 6% Own Property or a Business Downtown 2.5% Work in Downtown 1.7% 2,082 Total responses to the online survey! 94.4% live in the 30080 (66.4%) or 30082 (28%) ZIP Codes 89% of respondents are City of Smyrna residents Online Survey Results: Assets What are the main reasons you visit Downtown Smyrna, aside from living or working in the downtown area? Restaurant/Dining 86% Recreation 66% Special Events or Festivals 65% What part of Downtown Smyrna do you find the most enjoyable and comfortable? 1 Village Green 2 Market Village 3 Restaurants 4 Library and Community Center 5 Downtown's walkable area Online Survey Results: Opportunities How satisfied are you with Downtown Smyrna? Average Responses = 3.5/5 What are the 3 most important things you would change or improve about Downtown Smyrna? Downtown needs... ▶ More restaurants, and a greater diversity of restaurants. ▶ More local shops and boutiques unique to downtown ▶ More parks and green spaces. ▶ An improved parking experience. ▶ More things to do downtown, like breweries, coffee shops, activities, and spaces for kids. What part of Downtown Smyrna do you find the most unsafe and uncomfortable to walk in? 1 Improve Market Village 2 Redevelop the Baptist Church site 3 Make Village green even better 4 Address large Parking lots 5 Work on Downtown walkability. Online Survey Results: Site Redevelopment How supportive are you of redeveloping the City-owned First Baptist Church Site as an extension of Downtown Smyrna? Very Supportive: 68% Supportive: 18% Neutral: 10% No at all: 3% Not so supportive: 3% Explain your level of support (Top 5 things we heard)

1. The site redevelopment will strengthen downtown as a whole and help continue its strong momentum. 2. This is an opportunity to create new parks, plazas, or community gathering spaces for the community. 3. The site should feel seamlessly connected to downtown and the rest of the city, with a key focus on walkability 4. The redevelopment should feel uniquely Smyrna, reflecting the charm and character of downtown.